GOP Governor Candidate in Illinois Roasted for Saying ‘Let’s Move On’ Hours After July 4 Parade Mass Shooting
thewrap.comFacebook live post from Skokie, Illinois, two hours after the shooting began, Bailey called for prayers for the victims, families and law enforcement.
In particular though, his follow-up remark, “Let’s move on and celebrate the independence of this nation,” struck a wrong note with some in the light of six deaths.In response, former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann tweeted: “Happy 4th of July from @DarrenBaileyIL Trump’s soulless candidate for governor of Illinois.
After a mass shooting miles away Bailey sums up the @GOP: ‘let’s move on and celebrate the independence of this nation.’ To hell with him and all who support him.”Happy 4th of July from @DarrenBaileyIL Trump's soulless candidate for governor of Illinois.After a mass shooting miles away Bailey sums up the @GOP: "let’s move on and celebrate the independence of this nation."To hell with him and all who support himpic.twitter.com/a2I2HhpWbIOn Facebook, one commenter wrote, “‘Let’s move on’ that’s what he had to say??
That’s the problem moving on so quickly after these shootings! They don’t need your prayers they need stricter gun laws!!”Another commented, “This GOP person says let’s move on.
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